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Commenting Suspended Temporarily

Posted on December 9th, 2011 by jourdan

Hello readers. I have suspended commenting for a bit because I was hacked and spammed and now the spamming is overwhelming. If you would like to comment please email me at info@peopleforgreenjustice.com. We’ll be back up and running soon. I hate spammers. I just don’t get it. Gotta ruin everything, boo.

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Neal’s Yard Remedies

Posted on December 7th, 2011 by jourdan

I was recently introduced to Neal’s Yard Remedies organic products and I have to say, they are my new favorite thing! In addition to having wonderful skincare products, it’s a company that encourages a natural and holistic way of health and beauty. NYR was founded in England in 1981 and still keeps everything local. They design, test and manufacture everything at their eco-headquarters in Dorset, UK. NYR grows all their own herbs, uses solar power, rainwater in the restrooms, and composts. This makes me happy! And apparently Robert Downey, Jr. is an avid fan and visitor of the store in London. Just sayin’.

One product I have to rave about is the Wild Rose Daily Moisture Sunscreen. It has the smoothest matte finish. First time I put it on I couldn’t believe how quickly it soaks in and gives a silky feeling to your skin. It held the matte finish all day, which I am a big fan of. The face moisturizers and lotions smell unbelievable too. It’s skin healing and aromatherapy all at the same time. I plan on trying many more NYR products. This is also a great gift to give. Plenty of gift sets to choose from. Here’s a link to my NYR consultant, she’s great! NYR – Donna Mills.

Definitely check out their site to learn more about the company and products. You can even have an NYR party, become a consultant, or just shop!

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Back to the Start

Posted on December 5th, 2011 by jourdan

This is an incredible commercial. It’s got a good message and they actually built the model and did stop motion. The pigs are super cute!

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Creating a Green Office – It’s Easier Than You Think

Posted on December 2nd, 2011 by jourdan

by Christopher Wallace

Last week, a coworker handed me a neat, 20-page report (two-sided), held together by magic.

Okay, okay, it wasn’t magic, but it might as well have been. My coworker was using a ’staple free stapler’ (http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/8b70), a clever invention that collates pages with a simple slice and tuck, eliminating the need for metal staples.

Of course, we’re not going to save the world by ditching tiny staples. But the notion of environmental stewardship behind the ’staple free stapler’ is one that can carry over into every aspect of office culture.

Did I mention the report was double-sided? If your copy machine or printer is capable of two-sided printing, adjusting it to print on both sides is usually as simple as a setting in your print preferences. That small adjustment can almost halve the paper consumption of an office building. That’s good for trees and good for the boss’s wallet, which (hopefully) trickles down to employees as well.

On that same note, why not switch to 100 percent recycled copy paper? The markup is only about $10 per 5,000 sheets. Chances are, enough employees in the office are environmentally savvy that they’ll take pride in the small change and reflect that notion in their work output. Read more »

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“Tipping Point – The End of Oil”

Posted on November 29th, 2011 by jourdan

Burbank Green Alliance and Wilder Utopia invite you to

an evening discussion and special screening on the

Alberta Tar Sands & Keystone XL Pipeline.

Learn about the largest industrial project in human history and the positive steps we can take to heal the destructive impact to the environment and indigenous societies. We will also discuss options for an Alternative Energy Economy.

Headline: “Tipping Point-End of Oil” Screening/Q&A on Tar Sands Oil & Healing Our Impact (by breaking the addiction)

Date: Dec 6^th

Time: 7-10:30pm (7pm booths, 7:30pm Screening/Panel)

Location: All Saints Church (in the Forum) 132 North Euclid Avenue Pasadena, CA 91101
Event Details: Learn and Get Answers about the largest industrial project in human history (the Alberta Tar Sands,) what we can do to help heal its destructive impact, and what are options for an alternative energy economy. Visit with booths dedicated to building sustainable communities, while you enjoy local treats and drinks (go zero waste and bring a mug.)

Guest Speakers: (Visiting from Canada and San Francisco)